York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Hatboro 3259D01 · Structure no. 000000000027354
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,809
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,809 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,661 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek carry?
About 14,809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.